Drug Free

Linn-Benton Community College: Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace and College Setting

I. Introduction
Linn-Benton Community College is legally required and morally committed
to the prevention of illegal drug use and the abuse of alcohol by both
students and employees. Drug and alcohol abuse is a signicant public
health problem which has spread throughout our society, affecting
performance and productivity, as well as our level of general health. In
addition, the use of drugs can adversely affect an organization's level
of safety as well as its public condence and trust. And lastly, with
reference to "The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of
1989 (Public Law 101-226),"

"No institution of higher education
shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of nancial
assistance under any Federal program, including participation in any
federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless it certies
to the Secretary that it has adopted and has implemented a program to
prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students
and employees"

In brief, this document has been developed by
LBCC to comply with the current federal law and to educate and inform
its students and employees of the health risks, counseling and treatment
resources, and sanctions for noncompliance. Linn-Benton will biennially
review this program to determine its effectiveness and implement
changes if needed and to ensure the sanctions required are consistently
enforced.

II. Standards of Conduct

Students The LBCC Students' Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct (click on Board Policy 7035)
document denes the following behaviors as violations of the standards
of student conduct: "Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic
beverages, narcotics, or dangerous drugs except as expressly permitted
by law."

Employees In compliance with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), it shall be the
policy of Linn-Benton Community College to maintain an alcohol and
drug-free workplace for all employees of the District. The unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispension, possession or use of alcohol or a
controlled substance, except by physician's prescription, is strictly
prohibited in the workplace(s) of the Linn-Benton Community College
District.

III. LBCC Sanctions

StudentsLBCC Students' Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct (click on Board Policy 7035)
outlines the procedures the college will follow for students who
violate either the drug or alcohol policies. These procedures provide
for due process for the students. Those found guilty of misconduct may
be subject to the following disciplinary actions: disciplinary warning
(notice that a student's conduct in a specic instance does not meet
college standards and that continued misconduct may result in more
serious disciplinary action), disciplinary probation (written notice
that the student found in violation of the college standards may
continue to be enrolled under stated conditions), temporary exclusion
(exclusion from class(es) or activities for up to two class meetings or
longer), suspension (suspension for a fixed period of time which may
include forfeiture of the right to enter the campus; exclusion from one
or more classes or exclusion from classes and/or activities, and
expulsion (termination of student status as set forth in the Notice of
Expulsion by the College President. Further supplemental sanctions may
be imposed which clearly address the issues involved in the misconduct.

Employees
The college will impose sanctions or require satisfactory participation
in an approved alcohol or drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program for employees who violate the alcohol and drug-free workplace
policy. Sanctions imposed may include: disciplinary probation (the
suspension of a more severe penalty for a specic time period, based upon
good behavior), suspension (the temporary barring from employment for a
specic time period, without pay), and/or termination (the severance of
employment with the college).

IV. Health Risks Associated With the Use of Illegal Drugs

V.
Applicable Legal Sanctions Under Local, State and Federal Law for
Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illegal Drugs and Alcohol The following chart lists the penalties in general for possession of key drugs according to the Federal Drug Schedules:

Marijuana Penalties

Delivery of less than 5 grams or possession of less than 1 ounce of
marijuana is a violation. HB2479 established mandatory evaluation,
education and treatment services for those under 18 years of age. If
services are successfully completed, the charge will be dropped. Oregon
has strong laws allowing cars, boats, etc. that transport illegal drugs
to be seized and forfeited. Alcohol Penalties
Alcohol is an illegal drug for those under 21 years of age. For drivers
under 18, ANY detectable amount of alcohol is grounds for losing their
license until they are 18. Misrepresenting one's age for the purpose of
obtaining alcoholic beverages is a Class C Misdemeanor. There are many
more laws pertaining to alcohol and other drugs. A criminal conviction
may bar a student from their chosen career path or an employee from
successful employment with the college.

VI. Programs Available to Assist Students and Employees

College Resources

Students ­ Counseling Center, Takena Hall 917-4780

Employees ­
LBCC provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to all
contracted employees. Through this program, each contracted employee and
his or her dependents are allowed ve visits per year at no cost for
appraisal, limited counseling and/or referral. All employee contact with
EAP is strictly condential. Corvallis (754-8004), Eugene
(541-344-6929), 1-800-922-7009.